Volume 6, Issue 6, June-2021 International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology

ISSN No: 2456-2156

Design and Development of Box Shifting Mechanism

Using Gearless Power Transmission System
Vijay Talodhikar Piyush Ukey, Deepanshu Thoolkar, Nitesh Nagpure, Samrat
Prof., Assistant Professor, Khobragade, Ankushkumar Yele, Gopal Gawande
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Undergraduate Students,
Tulsiramji Gaikwad Patil College of Engineering and Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. Tulsiramji Gaikwad Patil College of Engineering and
Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

Abstract:- This paper represents the study of the two II. DESIGNS
different mechanisms, namely, Box Shifting Mechanism
and Gearless Power Transmission Mechanism. Our idea
is to combine and integrate these two different
mechanisms into one. So, they are very important for
our project. In this paper, we have covered various
aspects of these mechanisms. The main objective of this
study is to learn and understand about these two very
interesting mechanisms. Their Designs, Working
Principle, Calculations, Applications etc. are also
covered in this paper.

Keywords:- Gearless Power Transmission, Linkage

Mechanism, Bent-Link Mechanism, Crank, Conveyor.
Diagrammatic Representation of Linkage Mechanism
I. INTRODUCTION

In this project, as discussed in the above paragraph, we

are trying to combine the two different mechanisms,
namely, Box Shifting Mechanism and Gearless Power
Transmission Mechanism. These mechanisms are very
unique yet simple in nature and have their own significance
in industrial applications.

So, starting with the Box Shifting Mechanism, it is a

simple mechanism which is operated with the help of a
crank and link arrangements. In this mechanism, the rotary
motion of a Crank results into the back and forth linear
motion of the Linkage Mechanism. This back and forth Diagrammatic Representation of Gearless Power
linear motion of Linkage Mechanism helps boxes on the Transmission Mechanism
conveyor to move further.
The above diagrams represents the two different
Now, coming to the Gearless Power Transmission mechanisms. The first one is the Linkage Mechanism and
Mechanism, which can also be called as the Bent-Link the other one is Gearless Transmission Mechanism. The
Mechanism. It is very simple yet unique Mechanism. In this, diagrams are neatly labelled so that they are understood
the Links, which are connecting the two cylindrical plates, properly.
are bent at 90°. Thus, it is a very useful mechanism for
transmitting the power at right angles. This Mechanism is
further connected to the Linkage Mechanism which we have
discussed above.

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III. WORKING PRINCIPLE V. METHODOLOGY

The project, as discussed, is the combination of two ● Identification of Need and Aim.
different mechanisms. One is Box Shifting Mechanism and ● Going through various research papers.
the another one is Gearless Power Transmission ● Taking Ideas and notes from research papers.
Mechanism. The set up consists of similar Circular Plates ● Identifying problems.
with drilled holes at the Pitch Circle Diameter of 100mm. ● Selecting appropriate materials for fabrication purpose.
The two circular plates are then connected with the help of ● Performing Calculations.
three Links. These three links are bent at an angle of 90°. ● Computer Aided Designing of a proposed model.
There are two shafts connected to the two circular plates. ● Fabrication of a proposed model.
These shafts can also be called as driver and driven shafts.
The links and circular plates are connected to one side into VI. CALCULATIONS
the driver and the other in the driven shaft. Further, the
driven shaft is extended towards the Crank of the Box Let’s consider the weight of the model = 30 kg.
Shifting Mechanism. Box Shifting Mechanism consist of Therefore, 30 × 9.81 = 294.3 N. (300 N Approx.)
Linkage Mechanism which include Upper Structure, There are two different circular plates in this model, so,
Couplers and connecting rods. Upper Structure is a very Force on each = 300/2= 150 N.
important component of this mechanism which will be used Now, Torque = F × R = 150 × (140/2) = 10.5 N.m.
for the movement of boxes. Both of this Mechanisms are Calculating Torque on Each Link,
supported on the Base Structure. No. of links = 3,
Therefore, 10.5/3 = 3.5 N.m
When the power is transmitted to the shaft, it starts The Pitch Circle Diameter = 100 mm
rotating. This is a driver shaft which is already connected to So, Tangential force 10.5/0.05 = 70 N.
the first circular plate. This circular plate starts rotating with The Shaft is subjected to both Twisting Moment and
the help of driver shaft. As we have stated earlier that the Bending Moment,
three bent links are connected to these two circular plates. Therefore, Torque equivalent (Te)needs to be calculated,
So, because of this, the power transmission to the second T = π/16 × τ x d^3
circular plate becomes possible. While transmitting the M = π/32 × σb × d^3f
power from one circular plate to another, the bent links Te = √[T^2 + M^2]
starts reciprocating inside the drilled holes of these plates. While Designing a Shaft, there are two important theories,
This allows the two circular plates to move smoothly. Thus i.e. Maximum Shear Stress Theory and Maximum Normal
the power can be transmitted to the second Shaft which is a Stress Theory,
driven Shaft. Driving and driven shafts rotate continuously. So, According to Maximum Shear Stress Theory,
There is very less to no friction in the moving parts of the Equivalent Twisting Moment, Te = π/16 × τ max × d^3
transmission system. When the power is Transmitted And, According to Maximum Normal Stress Theory,
through the Gearless Transmission Mechanism to driven Equivalent Bending Moment, Me = π/32 × σb max × d^3
shaft, because of the rotation of the Shaft, Crank connected Since, the material of shaft is ductile, we’ll apply Maximum
to it also rotates. The rotary motion of the crank is Shear Stress Theory.
transferred to the Couplers and then the power gets Bending Moment (M) = W × L
transmitted to the upper structure. This way the rotary M = 60 × 10^3 N.mm.
motion gets converted into the linear motion. Now, because Te = √[(10.5)^2 + (60)^2]
of this, the Upper Structure starts moving back and forth Te = 60.91 N.m
resulting into the linear movement of the boxes. From the above Maximum Shear Stress Theory,
Diameter of Shaft = 17.29 mm.
IV. PROJECT MODEL For Bearing Calculations,
There is no Axial force/ Thrust on this bearings.
Hence, Axial force/Thrust = 0.
There are two bearings A & B,
So by support reactions, we’ve calculated the radial forces
on each bearing.
Hence, Radial force on bearing A = 600 N
And, Radial force on bearing B = 300 N
Calculating Dynamic load capacity, but for that we need
Equivalent Dynamic Load,
So, Equivalent Dynamic Load (P) formula,
P = X.Fr + Y.Fa ……….{X=
Radial load factor & Y= Axial load factor}
Dynamic load on Bearing A = 600 N
Dynamic load on Bearing B = 300 N
Now, Calculating Dynamic load capacity (C),
Three Dimensional View of Project Model C = P (L10)^(1/3)

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We’re assuming the expected bearing life is around 10000 ● This project aims for the movement of light weight
Hrs. objects, so we believe that work can be done in order to
Converting it to Million Revolutions, L10 = 60.n.L10h/ achieve the movement of heavy objects as well.
10^6
L10 = 60 × 60 × (10000) / 10^6 = 36 Million Revolutions. X. CONCLUSION
We’re having two bearings on a Shaft,
So, Dynamic load capacity of Bearing A = 600 × (36)^(1/3) After studying these two different mechanisms, we
= 1981.15 N learned and understood that these mechanisms are suitable
Now, Dynamic load capacity of Bearing B = 300 × for light duty operations. Which also means that this
(36)^(1/3) = 990.57 Mechanisms are for low cost applications. This project may
Therefore, The dynamic load capacities of Bearings A & B or may not be useful for the heavy duty operations because
are around 1981.15 & 990.57 respectively. of size and shape restrictions. But , there is a scope for
improvements in some areas which we have already covered
VII. OBJECTIVES in this paper. Working on the areas that have been discussed
in this paper will definitely help in increasing the efficiency
● To fabricate a Mechanism which can move objects from and applicability of this project. The transmission of power
one place to another with a specific time lag. in this Gearless Power Transmission Mechanism is
● To learn and understand how Power Transmission is considerably smooth. It is also helping with the reduction in
possible even without gears. friction as compared to the geared power transmission
● To develop a much more efficient system for moving techniques. We tried to build a model ensuring the
objects and also for power transmission. maximum use of available resources. We tried to apply our
● To reduce some labor cost which is, off course, a major basic Mechanical knowledge for this project. We learned
challenge for industries. and understood various Designing Procedures and various
● To understand various mechanical components, tools, fabrication processes and tried to implement them into our
and various fabrication processes. project. So, with this, we conclude that our work in this
● To learn and understand about the Design procedure of project is satisfactory.
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